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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.57, 989.51 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.57, 989.51 and 226.71 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.57 : 989.51 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.57/989.51 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.57x = 989.51 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.57x = 224,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,330.68/659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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